Millipede in amber

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Millipede in amber

A Millipede, Myriapoda: Diplopoda preserved in Dominican amber. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene about 20 million years old

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Amber Arthropod Arthropoda Cenozoic Diplopoda Dominican Fossil Fossilised Hairy Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lower Millipede Miocene Myriapoda Phanerozoic Prehistoric Preserved Tertiary Tertiary Period Invertebrata

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1. Title: A Millennia-Old Millipede: A Fossilized Diplopodan from the Dominican Amber, Preserved in Time 2. Description: This image showcases a remarkably preserved millipede, a diplopodan invertebrate, encased within a piece of Dominican amber. The amber, a natural resin, originated during the Lower Miocene epoch around 20 million years ago, offering a glimpse into the Cenozoic Tertiary period and the diverse fauna that inhabited the Earth during that time. 3. Setting the Scene: The millipede, a member of the Myriapoda class and the Diplopoda order, is a common inhabitant of various terrestrial ecosystems. This ancient specimen, with its intricately segmented body and numerous pairs of legs, was likely a resident of the tropical forests that thrived during the Miocene era. 4. The Wonders of Amber: Amber, a fossilized tree resin, has long been cherished for its unique ability to preserve organisms in stunning detail. This millipede's preservation in amber is a testament to the remarkable process that occurs when resin seeps into the bodies of organisms, replacing the water within their cells and forming a protective shell around them. 5. A Window to the Past: The millipede's brown and yellow coloration, reminiscent of modern-day species, is a reminder of the continuity of life through the ages. The hexapod, with its six legs, shares a common ancestry with insects, making this fossil an essential addition to the study of the Phanerozoic Eon and the evolution of arthropods. 6. A Millennia-Old Connection: This fossilized millipede offers a tangible link to the prehistoric world, allowing us to marvel at the intricacies of life that existed millions of years ago and to better understand the intricate web of connections that binds the natural world together.

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